SPRING 2018

Meet Your Councillors Pg. 1-8 100 Years of Farming Pg. 10 Backyard Organics Pg. 14 New Park Hosts Pg. 21 Intermunicipal Development Plan Pg. 9 Farm Family of the Year Pg. 12 Recycling Pg. 15 County Sportsplex Pg. 22 County Open Houses Pg. 10 Annual Roadside Cleanup Pg. 13 It’s Fire Season Pg. 16 2018 Alberta Summer Games Pg. 24 No Spray Program Application Pg. 11 Rural Addressing Pg. 18 Recreation Programs Pg. 19 Dinosaur Museum Pg. 26

Reeve’s Message

Clairmont our Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs). As part of the amendments to the Municipal Government Act, ICFs Grande Prairie will formalize how municipalities sharing borders will manage growth, collaborate on infrastructure and service delivery, and optimize resources for citizens. We are developing single

Wedgewood agreements with each municipality and expect to have these completed by 2020. These agreements recognize the unique characteristics and needs of each municipality, while leveraging our collective strength. M.D. OF GREENVIEW NO. 16 Our timeline for the development of the Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) with Wembley, Hythe, Beaverlodge DIVISION 3 COUNCILLOR AND REEVE: and Sexsmith is set. IDPs establish the framework for LEANNE BEAUPRE coordinated land use planning, economic development, 780-814-3121 | [email protected] and servicing and transportation issues. Public consultation commences in 2018, with completion in 2019. We will also have Already well into our four-year term, Council is hard at IDPs with the MD of Greenview, Saddle Hills County and Birch work on a number of initiatives, bringing their insights and Hills County. Our IDP with the City has been in effect since knowledge into planning for the future of the County. I 1982 and is updated as needed. I sincerely appreciate the hard congratulate all of those councillors who are returning and work of our employees in moving these projects forward, and the new councillor, Linda Waddy, for their election onto invite the public’s engagement in this process. Council. I see a strong council that is well-connected to the community, has an innovative outlook, and a sincere We have numerous other new partnerships underway with commitment to the well-being of local citizens, businesses local municipalities. and communities. • The County is working with the City, Wembley, Beaverlodge, I am honoured to be re-elected in my fifth term as Division 3 Sexsmith, and Hythe to determine the feasibility of a representative and thank you for your confidence. I am also regional handibus service. This service will improve mobility very privileged to once again serve the County as Reeve. options primarily for seniors and disabled residents, which is The County saw some very important accomplishments especially important for rural residents. during the last term, and I am excited to work with County • We are partnering on a Road Needs Assessment with Council, staff and local communities to keep the momentum Beaverlodge (lead), Hythe and Wembley to determine going. I have been a lifelong resident in the Peace Region, current condition of paved road systems and identify future personally connected to this area. rehabilitation priorities. We received an Alberta Community Regional collaboration and positive relationship-building with Partnership Grant (ACP) for this initiative. our neighbouring municipalities is a priority for the County, and • We recently renewed our agreement with Sexsmith to provide a number of initiatives are already underway with this goal Safety Codes services to the town and with Beaverlodge for in mind. Council is currently planning for the development of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programs. • We are partnering with Sexsmith on a Storm Water Master Boards and Committees Plan and Basin Study, with the goal to develop an overall • County/City Joint Committee storm water master plan for Sexsmith. This, too, is an ACP • Agricultural Service Board Grant, with Sexsmith as the lead. The County also invested $1.85 million to add extra capacity to the pipe as part of the • Family and Community Support Services Board waterline to Wembley project and upgrade of the booster • Finance Committee station to facilitate water in the Dimsdale area. • Recreation Advisory Committee • The Tri-Municipal Partnership with the City and Greenview • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board is moving forward. This opportunity to explore the • Alberta Public Safety Services Local Disaster Services development of a world-class heavy industrial park holds • Grande Prairie Pursuit of Excellence Committee tremendous potential for our whole region and is gaining • Grande Prairie Region Agricultural Exhibition Society international attention. • Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee It is critical that traffic can move easily and safely around • Municipal Planning Commission – Chair the County road network. Last year, Council committed nearly 75 per cent of its capital budget to County road • Norbord Public Advisory Committee – Alternate improvements. Expect to see work continuing this year. We • Peace Regional Economic Development Association are also continuing our advocacy efforts with the Province (PREDA) Northwest Transportation Advisory Council for improvements to Highway 40. Safety is a serious and • Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Operating Agreement growing concern, especially with the surge in traffic on this Negotiating Committee route due to increased economic activity. • Public Works Committee Healthcare infrastructure is essential to the overall well- • QEII Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation being of County residents and our economy, and this is the “Key to Care Campaign” message we’ll be bringing to the Province as we continue • Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship our advocacy work for the Beaverlodge West County Health • Tri-Municipality Committee Facility. Local governments along with citizens have been, • Vital Signs Leadership Committee and continue to be, very committed to seeing this facility move forward in a timely manner. • Wapiti Corridor Planning Society • Water North Coalition – Alternate Over this next term we will continue to strive to balance development and progress with long-term healthy and • Weyerhaeuser Environmental Advisory Committee sustainable growth. Our economic horizon is looking very • County Recreation Board – County of Clairmont-Bezanson optimistic, and with that, growth brings certain challenges • County Recreation Board – County of Wembley-Dimsdale- that must be approached innovatively with an eye for the Saskatoon Lake future. We will be working closely with you to look for ideas • County Recreation Board – County of Grande Prairie and priorities for your communities. Thank you to the many • 211 Alberta Steering Committee – Alternate stakeholders who shared their insights for the County’s Growth and Economic Development Strategy. This visionary 50-year “roadmap” will provide a framework for how to best utilize land in the County to create economic opportunities for our area.

There is lots of positive energy ahead with participants from across Alberta converging on our region this summer as we co-host the Alberta Summer Games with the City of Grande Prairie. I encourage you to get involved. It is a great way to showcase our region and support the development of young people.

I always appreciate the insights of our residents and local stakeholders, as I see such genuine commitment to the well- being and future of our County. Please feel welcome to call me or any of our councillors to bring your ideas forward.

2 Meet Your County Councillors

Get to know your 2017 – 2020 County Councillors, the areas of the County they represent, their priorities, and some of the initiatives, programs and projects underway in our community.

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In the upcoming term one of my priorities is to work toward • Local Public Safety Services tourism and economic development opportunities. There • County Recreation Board – County of Clairmont-Bezanson is much untapped beauty in our region, which can be • Public Works Committee leveraged to bring tourist dollars to support local business. As we grow and develop, it’s also important that we find the right balance between maintaining quality farmland Sexsmith for agriculture, and seeking more suitable areas for development. In my last term, we saw some important County investments in local projects, such as $2.2 million in funding towards the community centre in Bezanson, and we developed sound policies regarding the preservation of good Bear farmland from development. Lake Clairmont

I will aim to focus on continuing to build working relations with the City, providing opportunities and services for seniors, supporting programming for FCSS and ensuring that supports are available for agriculture. I believe in DIVISION 2 COUNCILLOR: DARYL BEESTON continually strategizing to provide quality services while 780-933-3464 | [email protected] keeping taxes affordable.

Transportation infrastructure will continue to be a priority as I wish to thank you for your support during the last election. we need safe roads for our families and our economy. As As I go into my second term on Council, I look forward to part of this commitment, I will advocate for the completion of serving the residents of Division 2 and all County residents. the Area Structure Plan in Division 1. Council will continue to lobby the provincial government for changes to the Highway I have been a County resident for over 25 years, and having 43 and Highway 733 intersection. raised my family in this area, I have a great appreciation for services that support families and improve everyday life for all I enjoy working for the citizens and listening to your individuals in the County. During this next term, I am committed priorities, and I look forward to addressing the challenges

countygp.ab.ca 3 to working with my fellow councillors to continually seek ways to enhance the lives of all County residents.

As we move forward with the Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreements, I look forward to working with all neighbouring municipalities within the County to further enhance the delivery of transportation, recreation and emergency services.

The development and maintenance of roads and DIVISION 4 COUNCILLOR: infrastructure continues to be one of my priorities. The DEPUTY REEVE ROSS SUTHERLAND County has began implementing a Transportation Master 780-512-5385 | [email protected] Plan that will improve roads in the County and ease traffic congestion, ultimately addressing safety and ease of traffic movement. With our unusually heavy snowfall this past I have been a local resident my whole life, and live on winter, we will continue to monitor operations in this area so my family farm in the Dimsdale-Wembley community. we can respond as quickly as possible. Actively involved in agriculture as a producer, I have great appreciation for the rural lifestyle we enjoy in the County. I also strongly support recreation opportunities and Having completed my second term as councillor and my sixth accessibility, and am pleased that work is underway to consecutive year as Deputy Reeve, it is my privilege to be implement the Grande Prairie and Area Joint Recreation elected to represent Division 4, and to once again serve as Master Plan, in collaboration with the City, all towns and Deputy Reeve. hamlets in the County, and also parts of Greenview. Last term, Council was committed to addressing crime rates; we’ll My main priority is to maintain and enhance the quality be continuing to focus our efforts in this area. of life for all of our residents. I believe that transportation, municipal water infrastructure systems and safety and Residents are always welcome to contact me if you have security are foundational for our everyday lives and key any questions or concerns. I am always willing to bring your to enriching our lifestyles. Specific areas of priority are ideas and priorities to the decision-making process. continued upgrades to our main transportation routes so we Boards and Committees may commence upgrades on residential routes. • County/City Joint Committee Tourism is an important economic pillar for the County and • Agricultural Service Board for the people who live here. I am proud of the role I was able to play, and the County’s work and commitment, in • Family and Community Support Services Board seeing the opening of the Philip J. Currie Museum. This • Finance Committee world-class facility has since gained international attention. • Recreation Advisory Committee This term, I will be working to see continued upgrades that • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board will enhance the operation of Evergreen Park. • Canfor Advisory Committee – Alternate As Deputy Reeve, I will be participating in the ongoing • Family and Community Support Services Board (FCSS) planning and development of the Tri-Municipal Industrial • Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association Project. This promises tremendous opportunities for our region. Our diverse economy and business environment • Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee strengthen our local tax base and create opportunities for • Local and Composite Assessment Review Board employment that benefit all of us. I strongly believe that it is • Municipal Planning Commission our residents’ “can do” attitude that is the heart that drives • Peace Regional Economic Development Association the County. (PREDA) Throughout this next term, I am committed to providing the • Peace Regional Economic Development Association leadership required to retain our quality of life and values (PREDA) Northwest Transportation Advisory Council that attract so many to the County. • Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Operating Agreement Negotiating Committee Boards and Committees • Public Works Committee • Public Works Committee • County Recreation Board – County of Clairmont-Bezanson • County/City Joint Committee • County Recreation Board – County of Grande Prairie • Agricultural Service Board

4 • Family and Community Support Services Board • Finance Committee • Recreation Advisory Committee • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board I look forward to my work with Council over the next four • Canfor Advisory Committee years to ensure our County continues on a strong and • Grande Prairie Regional Agriculture Exhibition Society sustainable path. As your representative on Council, I am always interested in talking to ratepayers to hear your • Municipal Planning Commission – Vice Chair concerns and ideas. • River of Death & Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society Boards and Committees • Saskatoon Lake Steering Committee – Chair • Public Works Committee • Wapiti Corridor Planning Society – Alternate • County/City Joint Committee • Tri-Municipality Committee • Agricultural Service Board • West County Regional Landfill Authority (Tervita) • Family and Community Support Services Board • County Recreation Board – County of Wembley-Dimsdale- Saskatoon Lake • Finance Committee • County Recreation Board – County of Grande Prairie • Recreation Advisory Committee • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board • Beaverlodge FCSS Advisory • Alberta Public Safety Services Local Disaster Services Beaverlodge • Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association – Alternate

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I firmly believe in continually seeking opportunities to make the County a desirable place to live and raise a family. The formation of Wapiti Area Synergy Partnership addressing oil and gas activity impacts to residents is a sound example of the power of partnerships and commitment of locals working together. We have a strong and diverse economy in the Grande Prairie region, which includes forestry, oil and gas, DIVISION 6 COUNCILLOR: PETER HARRIS agriculture, and tourism. It is through balancing the needs 780-933-3074 | [email protected] of local residents with the priorities of industry that we will continue to enjoy a strong quality of life in our area. Being a long-time resident, farmer and business owner in Access to health care services and facilities in our the Grande Prairie area, I have had the opportunity to gain communities and region is a priority. Working with Council a sound understanding of the needs of Division 6, as well as and local stakeholders, I will continue to lobby the provincial the County and region as a whole. government for a new health facility in Beaverlodge, an essential facility that addresses the health and wellness of Throughout my second term on Council, I am committed to all of our residents. working to ensure there is a balance between the demands

countygp.ab.ca 5 of the urban and rural needs and priorities of the County, and ensure that every voice is represented in decision-making.

Transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, will again be a focus of my work on Council. I will advocate for improvements in Division 6, as well as improvements to the road and bridge network throughout the entire County. DIVISION 7 COUNCILLOR: LINDA WADDY I am very pleased with the initiative the County has taken 780-897-5609 | [email protected] in developing the Transportation Master Plan, a forward- thinking document that outlines the future road and bridge network within the County. I have been a resident of Division 7 since my arrival in the Grande Prairie region in 2001. The chance to live in such a I am also working diligently to advocate for a second bridge beautiful part of Alberta was too good to pass up. across the Red Willow River that is not width and height restricted, and will benefit the whole County. My decision to become a County Councillor was driven by the memory of my grandfather talking about his love of being Collaboration with other municipalities in the area is very a municipal Councillor in a small municipal district (MD) in important to our region. These partnerships serve to further Manitoba. The main focus then, as it is now, was roads. enhance the services of all municipalities and support quality Building and maintaining a viable transportation system is lifestyles for all citizens. the foundation to the life of a municipality. I was born and raised on a dairy farm that my great-grandfather started and I am looking forward to serving you as Division 6 Councillor, the rural way of life has always been important to me. I have and am always interested in hearing from people and been involved in the farming sector my whole life. learning what is important to them. I invite your calls and your input. I see the County as a diverse municipality with tremendous opportunity to grow. Working with Council and County Boards and Committees employees, I am confident in our vision to find sustainable • Public Works Committee ways to manage this growth while still maintaining our • County/City Joint Committee rural values.

• Agricultural Service Board – Vice Chairperson Collaboration with our neighbouring municipalities will • Family and Community Support Services Board continue to be important and beneficial to all stakeholders in • Finance Committee the region. These relationships will shape the future of our planning, development, growth and services, and really go • Recreation Advisory Committee back to our roots and our foundations: people working with • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board people. Amendments to the Municipal Government Act have • Local and Composite Assessment Review Board the potential to affect our municipal revenue; as such, I am • Municipal Planning Commission committed to providing leadership to lobby to maintain our revenue sources. • Saskatoon Lake Steering Committee – Vice Chair • South Peace Regional Archives I am ready to learn in my first term on Council and eager • SPCA Joint County/City Committee to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of County ratepayers. I am optimistic for the future of this area, and • West County Regional Landfill Authority (Tervita) I believe in the value of engaging citizens in decisions • Wembley and Sexsmith Seed Cleaning Plant (Wembley) that impact their quality of life and their futures. Your • County Recreation Board – County of Beaverlodge- priorities and needs are important, and I look forward to the Elmworth-Huallen opportunity to serve you on Council.

6 Boards and Committees or the recreation facilities in La Glace and Valhalla. County • Public Works Committee investment, combined with the commitment of local volunteers, is proving to be a successful partnership toward • County/City Joint Committee building our communities. The County has approved funding • Agricultural Service Board for a new firehall in La Glace, an additional $2 million over six • Family and Community Support Services Board years for the Regional Recreation Centre in La Glace, and • Finance Committee another $50,000 for the Valhalla Rec Centre. • Recreation Advisory Committee There is much optimism on the horizon: the oil and gas • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board industry is improving, and forestry and agriculture continue to be strong. Of course, that means busier traffic. We continue • Grande Prairie Sport Council Board of Directors to advocate for safer Alberta Transportation infrastructure in • Hythe Pool Advisory Committee the County, for improvements to Highway 724 and Highway • Local and Composite Assessment Review Board 59, and for improved interchanges within our region. • Municipal Planning Commission I continue to work with our FCSS team in promoting healthy • Peace Library System Board and safe communities. I was recently elected to the Family • River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society and Community Support Services Association of Alberta • West County Traffic Safety Coalition board, on which I am the board treasurer. Supporting our local non-profits is a way of looking after the health and • County Recreation Board – County of Hythe- wellness of our communities. Demmitt-Valhalla I look forward to continuing to work with the residents of Division 8, as well as the County staff and Council to see our

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Clairmont – Vice Chair Bear Lake • Finance Committee • Recreation Advisory Committee DIVISION 8 COUNCILLOR: KAREN ROSVOLD • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board 780-831-0902 | [email protected] • Municipal Planning Commission • 211 Alberta Steering Committee I am very appreciative of the support of County residents during the last election season and I look forward to the • County Library Board opportunities ahead for all of us. My husband and I farm near • Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Management La Glace, and with the addition of our grandchildren that Committee (Bylaw 2987) – Alternate are or will be County residents, it is especially personal to • Grande Spirit Foundation – Alternate me to continue to enhance our rural communities and forge • Local and Composite Assessment Review Board partnerships with our small urban neighbours for the delivery of quality services for all. • Peace Library System Board – Alternate • South Peace Physician Action and Retention Committee I have gained many insights about the local area through my involvement with local organizations including the La Glace • SPCA Joint County/City Committee Agricultural Society, the Valhalla Charter School and 4-H, • Northwestern Alberta’s Vital Signs Leadership Committee and have served as chairperson for the Beaverlodge Rural • Wembley & Sexsmith Seed Cleaning Plant – Alternate Crime Watch Association and past president for the Suicide • West County Regional Landfill Authority (Tervita) Prevention Resource Centre. I continue to volunteer with the Northfield Cemetery Committee and Silverwing Hall. • County Recreation Boards – County of Sexsmith-La Glace- Teepee Creek I am very proud of the work of our small rural communities in • County Recreation Boards – County of Hythe- keeping the rural lifestyle alive, whether it is the community Demmitt-Valhalla centre in Bezanson, agriculture facilities in Teepee Creek,

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Senior’s Tea

Join the County of Grande Prairie FCSS and the City of Grande Prairie Community Social Development for an afternoon of entertainment, DATE: June 7, 2018 socializing, light refreshments, door prize draws, and more! TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is completely free and open to seniors from the County WHERE: Evergreen Park of Grande Prairie, the City of Grande Prairie and our neighbouring communities. To reserve a seat and inquire about transportation please contact Melissa from County FCSS at 780-532-9727.

8 Intermunicipal Development Plans Underway

The County of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the towns The IDPs also include a framework for annexation should it of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and the Village of be necessary in the future. As these plans address long-term Hythe, are working with ISL Engineering and Land Services future land-use and development opportunities for these Ltd. to prepare Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) areas, it is important that landowners be involved in the between the County and each of the partner municipalities. process and provide input on the future use of these lands. The Province of Alberta, through the Municipal Government Existing land uses and development rights are not affected by Act, now requires all municipalities that share a boundary to the IDP. prepare a joint IDP by April 2020. Are there any existing IDPs involving the County of What is an Intermunicipal Development Plan? An Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a long-term Grande Prairie? The County of Grande Prairie and the City of Grande Prairie strategic plan between two or more municipalities. have had an IDP since 1982 that is updated as needed. The MGA requires that the IDP address: What is the process and how do I get involved? • future land use; Public consultation is critical to the success of the project and • the manner of and the proposals for future development; in ensuring the IDPs are prepared to reflect the individual • transportation systems; needs of the partner municipalities and the interests of landowners. Based on this understanding, the municipalities • proposals for the financing and programming of intermunicipal infrastructure; have placed an emphasis on community engagement throughout the project. • the co-ordination of intermunicipal programs related to physical, social and economic development; and Over the next few months, we will be asking each municipal environmental matters. council and administration, residents, business owners, and The MGA also requires that the IDP address matters relating community stakeholder groups to share how each municipality to the administration of the plan, including a process to resolve should grow. There will be many opportunities for you to provide intermunicipal disputes. feedback through various public engagements including landowner interviews, workshops, open houses and surveys. What land is affected? The IDPs study areas include a two mile (3.2 km) area around Each of the IDPs will be prepared independently and will each of the partnering municipalities. include policies that are unique to the needs and opportunities of each urban area and their partnership with the County. Visit engage.countygp.ab.ca to see a map of the municipal boundaries and IDP study areas. To keep up-to-date on the project timeline, outcomes of community engagement, important dates and more visit How will the IDPs affect area landowners? engage.countygp.ab.ca. Contact Yasmin Sharp, Planner IDPs are long-term land use and servicing plans that address at [email protected] or 780-513-3950 for how the participating municipalities and the County are to more information. address the future growth needs of these communities.

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PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Background Report IDP Preparation Stakeholder Consultation Public Hearings Public Engagement Re ne Draft IDP Approval

Public Works Week

Public Works Week is taking place from May 20 to 26! Public Works Week recognizes the importance of public works in community life and acknowledges the efforts of public works employees. The County is hosting community events including a community BBQ and an intersection design contest challenging students at the Bezanson School to beautify their community. Stay tuned to www.countygp.ab.ca and County of Grande Prairie social media channels for further information.

countygp.ab.ca 9 Clubroot has been found in the Peace!

8th Annual Clubroot, a potentially devastating soil-borne disease, has County been confirmed in Big Lakes County and the MD of Greenview. The disease primarily affects canola, but can also affect other members of the mustard Open Houses family grown in garden situations (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, radishes, etc). The disease is most easily recognized by the galls that form on the roots, which eventually lead to the death of the plant. Bring the whole family out for free BBQ* and Bouncy Castle! The Agriculture department has conducted extensive sampling throughout the County, and can confirm that the disease has not been found here. TEEPEE CREEK HALL Monday, June 18 You, the farmer, are the key to preventing clubroot from establishing. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. PRACTICE FIELD HYGIENE: • Knock off large clods of dirt from your equipment before leaving each field HOMESTEAD HALL Wednesday, June 20 • Ensure equipment that enters your farm is clean and clubroot free 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. • Sterilize any equipment that is in question using a two per cent bleach solution or steam cleaning CLARKSON HALL, • Practice good crop rotation. For canola, the recommendation is to rotate every EVERGREEN PARK three to four years Thursday, June 21 • Seed clubroot resistant varieties of canola 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. • Control weeds from the mustard family (e.g. Stinkweed)

Meet and talk to your Area These practices are critical to helping prevent clubroot on your farm and throughout the Councillor or staff members County of Grande Prairie. from any department! Oilfield companies that perform work in the County of Grande Prairie are also required For more details, visit to adhere to the clubroot management protocol, ensuring all industrial equipment is www.countygp.ab.ca/openhouse sanitized before their work. This is clearly presented to them before they are permitted or call 780-532-9722. to work in our municipality.

*Available while quantities last For more information about clubroot, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/clubroot.

Nominate a Deserving Family for 100 Years of Farming Award!

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes the significant contributions that our agricultural settlers made in building our County into what it is today.

The 100 Years of Farming Award recognizes these contributions and celebrates the descendants of these pioneers. The award has two categories: The Heritage Homestead Award, available to families who still own or reside on their original homestead from a century ago; and the Pioneer Farming Family Award, which recognizes families who have lived and farmed in the County for over 100 years.

Seen above is the Pandachuk Family receiving their Heritage Homestead gate sign from Councillor Peter Harris. The gate sign awarded to each family is designed by local artist Dominic Valine, and produced locally in Sexsmith by PG Tech Manufacturing.

Nominate a deserving family, apply for an 100 Years of Farming Award and get more details at www.countygp.ab.ca/farmfamily or by calling the Agriculture department at 780-532-9727.

10 Calling All Weed Warriors!

No Spray Program Application The County is now accepting applications for the 2018 Weed Deadline April 15th Warrior Program.

Are you a non-profit looking to earn If you are a resident of the County who does not want herbicide applied to some extra cash? County ditches around your land, consider a No Spray Agreement. Would you like to join our fight on A No Spray Agreement allows individual property owners to control all brush noxious weeds? and regulated weeds on County of Grande Prairie ditches. Then we have a deal for you!

If noxious or prohibited noxious weeds, or excessive brush regrowth are Sign up and your group could earn found on the land that is specified in the No Spray Agreement, the property $500 picking noxious weeds, and help owner is notified and given five days to take care of the issue. Failure to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. do so will result in removal from the program and the County will resume maintenance of the land. A brief introduction to “Weeds 101” is followed by a few hours picking Applications for the No Spray Program are available at scentless chamomile. County crews www.countygp.ab.ca/nospray or in person at the County Community bring your bags of weeds to the Services Building. Applications are due by April 15th! Applications received Clairmont Centre for Recycling and after the deadline will be charged a $25 administration fee. Waste Management, where they are For more information on the No Spray Program and for a list of noxious weighed then incinerated. and prohibited noxious weeds please visit www.countygp.ab.ca/nospray The team that picks the most weeds or call the Agriculture department at 780-532-9727. wins an extra $100! There is also a prize for Team Spirit.

Take a look at the winning Weed SLOW DOWN AND KEEP OUR Warrior team from 2017, the Peace Wapiti Academy Senior Boys Volleyball FARMERS AND YOURSELF SAFE! Team. The team picked 3,320 kg of As seeding time approaches, drivers are reminded to slow down and Scentless Chamomile! exercise caution when passing farm equipment on our roads. Applications for 2018 can be found at Tips for keeping everyone safe include: www.countygp.ab.ca/weedwarrior. • Be alert and reduce your speed as soon as you see a slow-moving Nominate a Deserving Family for 100 Years of Farming Award! farm vehicle For more information about the • Until it is safe to pass, stay a minimum of 15 metres behind program, call Jill Henry with • Keep in mind that drivers of farm vehicles have extremely limited visibility behind and beside them Agriculture at 780-532-9727. • Do not attempt to pass until the road is clear and you are sure it is safe • When passing, make sure you can see the vehicle in your rearview mirror before you proceed back into the right lane

If you have a question about the rules and regulations for farm equipment on County roads, contact Sonja Raven, Agricultural Fieldman at 780-532-9727.

countygp.ab.ca 11 Slettes Named Farm Family of the Year

Eugene and his eldest son Clint continue to farm a total of 18 quarter sections to this day.

When asked what the reasons are that keep the family farming for all these years, Eugene Slette responded, “Farming is rewarding in so many ways: the sheer joy of witnessing cattle being born, and raising and selling them, watching a crop grow, and knowing all your efforts are benefitting so many people inside and outside of the community. You also meet so many great people with shared values and work ethic to build the community with.” Reeve Leanne Beaupre, Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin, Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale and City of Grande Prairie The list of Slette’s involvement around the Peace Region is Deputy Mayor Chris Thiessen pose for a fun photo with the Slette family at the 2018 Farm Family Banquet. long. Eugene served for many years as a member of the La Glace Fair Board and director for the Dawson Creek Cattle This spring the County of Grande Prairie named Eugene and Association, Peace Country Classic, Dawson Creek Bull Ruth Slette of the La Glace Hereford Farm, the Farm Family Sales and Peace River Hereford Association. Ruth previously of the Year. The award honours the farm family for their served as a secretary for the La Glace Agricultural Society, significant contributions to the agricultural community within president for the Sexsmith Band Parents Committee and the County of Grande Prairie, the region and the province. president and director for the La Glace School Council. They “It is a true honour to have a family with such deep roots, also helped build the La Glace curling rink and playground love for farming and dedication to improving quality of life and volunteered for 4-H in parent and leadership roles. for their community as the County’s 2018 Farm Family,” Eugene and Ruth are business-share owners. Clint is said Leanne Beaupre, County Reeve. “It’s a privilege to an active member of the community, who served as an recognize and showcase the family farming tradition and the ambassador for 4-H at the Fairview College, and Peace important role it plays in our area.” River Hereford Association Youth Program, and remains a The Slettes have been actively farming in the La Glace member of the Grande Prairie & District Agricultural Society. area since 1914, primarily raising Hereford cattle and grain. The Slettes are also known for lending a helping hand to their Eugene and Ruth, along with their son Clint and his wife neighbours whenever needed and plowing the snow over Jennifer are a family that has been farming and volunteering the winter for neighbours that are widows and single parents. in their community for many years. The family’s quality time consists largely of working with the cattle and watching Nascar racing. “There are so many outstanding farmers in the County of Grande Prairie, so to have received the Farm Family Award The Farm Family Award is a tradition in the County that is such a great honour,” said Eugene Slette. “It gives my dates back to 1969, designed to recognize the great family the greatest pride and joy when our hard work is accomplishments of farming families in the County of being recognized at this magnitude.” Grande Prairie.

Eugene and Ruth took over the operations of their family More information about the Farm Family Awards homestead from his parents, George and Jenny, in 2004. Program is available at www.countygp.ab.ca/farmfamily.

Community Tribute Program

The County is proud to launch the Community Tribute Program, an initiative that makes it possible to dedicate a bench or tree to a loved one. The tribute item may be placed on any County owned parkland in coordination with the Parks & Recreation department.

For more information about the program, including the application process, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/tribute.

12 Vegetation Control Changes Coming in 2018 for Those Who As in years past, the County will begin herbicide application to the County of Grande Prairie’s rights-of-way Receive Curbside Waste beginning in late May through October. Collection Services The Agriculture department spot sprays noxious and prohibited noxious weeds, as required under the Weed All residents who receive curbside Control Act. County crews do not spray in the direct vicinity waste collection services will be of a house unless requested. All ditches and property of receiving a free bin to place their the County may receive herbicide control, unless covered garbage in and in front of their by a valid No Spray Agreement. home in time All herbicide application is in accordance with the for pickup. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Stay tuned to For more information, contact the County www.countygp.ab.ca and your Agriculture department at 780-532-9727 or visit upcoming utility bill for more www.countygp.ab.ca/weedcontrol. information including waste disposal instructions.

The Clairmont Centre for Recycling & Waste Management: Finding County’s Annual Your Way Around Roadside Cleanup

Are you looking to make a trip to the Clairmont Centre for Various community groups will be collecting litter from the Recycling & Waste Management to drop off items you no County’s roadsides and ditches as part of the annual roadside longer need? Refer to this map or seek a landfill attendant cleanup program, which runs from May 5-21, 2018. to help find your way around the facility. Drivers are advised to watch for cleanup crews, slow down and practice caution. Signs will be posted in the areas of the cleanup and cleanup crews will be wearing high visibility safety vests.

The roadside cleanup is an annual program ran by the County in the spring, which gives local, non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds for their programs by cleaning up the roadsides, ditches and hamlets within the County.

Application forms are available in February and March of each year. For more information visit www.countygp. ab.ca/roadsidecleanup.

countygp.ab.ca 13 Cardboard Campaign

Say “hello” to the “Cardboard Crusaders” at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management this summer. This valuable resource is found all too often in the landfill so our “Cardboard Crusaders” will be on site to help residents guide their cardboard to the recycling bin; not to the landfill.

Backyard Organics Diversion Program

Are you interested in reducing waste and giving back to the environment? Purchase your very own Earth Machine Composting Unit or Green Cone Food Digester in honour of Earth Day! On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, a limited quantity of the Composters and Digesters will be on sale at www.countygp.ab.ca/homecomposting. There are 30 units of each available for 50 per cent off, until quantities last.

EARTH MACHINE COMPOSTER – REG. $60 GREEN CONE FOOD DIGESTER – REG. $120

• Accepts grass clippings, leaves and • Accepts kitchen scraps including meat, debris, fruits and vegetables bones, dairy, cooked and processed • Easy-to-use and assemble foods, grains and pet waste • Converts organic material to • Simple and easy-to-use nutrient-rich soil • No need to stir • Easy to remove composted material • No by-product • 10-year warranty • Converts material to liquid and enters • Rodent resistant surrounding yard providing nutrients to the soil

Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/homecomposting to order a unit. For more information, contact the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management at 780-567-4194.

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14 What Can I Recycle?

The County’s various recycle and waste management facilities accept a number of items for recycle. Be sure to keep the following materials separate from your regular trash and bring them with you on your next trip to our facilities.

CLAIRMONT WEST GRANDE DEMMITT TEEPEE CREEK ELMSWORTH CENTRE FOR PRAIRIE TRANSFER TRANSFER TRANSFER RECYCLING & REGIONAL STATION STATION STATION WASTE LANDFILL MANAGEMENT Electronics & Appliances      Propane Tanks (Under 100lb)      Refundable Bottles      Cardboard & Boxboard   Vehicle Batteries      Fluorescent Bulbs   Pesticide Jugs     Tires      Wood      Metal      Clothing  Agricultural Plastics   Rechargeable Batteries      Paper, cardboard, tin, & glass   Drop n Swap program   Concrete   Used Oil   Household Hazardous Waste & Paint  

Additionally, there are 13 recycling bins located throughout the County for the public to properly dispose of paper, cardboard, tin and glass.

For more information including the locations and hours of the recycle and waste management facilities, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/recycleprograms.

countygp.ab.ca 15 It’s Fire Season - Do You Have Your Permit?

Permits can be requested by calling Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727. This service is free of charge.

Fire permits are available online. Not sure about fire permit regulations in your area? Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/firepermits.

The County has four different Fire Burning Areas that Residents are reminded that there is no burning of household are displayed in white, yellow, green and red. garbage permitted within hamlet or listed residential subdivisions (an area of land divided up into building lots containing more – Requires a verbal permit during fire County White Area than five adjoining residences). An inspection and permit is season fill out a request form. required and must be done within an approved incinerator or County Yellow Area – Requires a written fire permit during burn barrel. fire season contact your fire guardian. Fire Marshal Ken Atamanchuk stresses that burning is never County Red Area – This is a restricted burn zone. Permits permitted in the Dunes Natural Area, “This entire region is are required year round. Call 780-532-9727 for information considered to be at extremely high risk for wildfires due to heavy on how to obtain your permit. forestation. The amount of vegetation also poses a hazard because it makes it very hard for fire and emergency crews to County Green Area – Requires a written fire permit during access the area during emergency situations. This is why having fire season from a forestry fire guardian as this area is open fires, including campfires, is strictly prohibited in the Dunes.” designated as the Forest Protection area. Contact assigned forest fire guardian. In the event a Fire Ban is issued in the County, burn permits are no longer in place until the ban is lifted. Notifications of fire bans are made through local media.

To request an inspection or permit, to clarify your Burn Area, or to get more information about fire safety requirements, call Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727 or go to www.countygp.ab.ca/firepermits.

16 DIVISION FIRE GUARDIANS PHONE Division 1 Brandon Bulford 587-298-9499 Bezanson Mike Starosta 780-897-8468 Ross Hennigar 780-933-1610 Jordan Storey 587-343-4172 Division 2 Clairmont County Regional Fire Service 780-532-9727 Red Zone Division 3 Matt Bauer 780-814-3766 Dunes Tracay Depew 587-297-1524 Yellow Zone & Subdivisions Russell Lochhead 780-402-1757 Red Zone County Regional Fire Service 780-532-9727 Division 4 John Prankie 780-518-7912 East of Wembley Matthew Smith 780-814-2453 Division 5 Alfred Golnick 780-933-9221 | 780-766-2735 West of Wembley Jamie Querin 780-512-8244 Tyrell Johnson 780-882-5278 Lynda Ost 780-296-2825 | 780-766-2735 Division 6 Kevin Bonsan 780-512-3584 Beaverlodge Wayne Bekkerus 780-402-1533 | 780-354-2182 Ron Kubbernus 780-354-8974 | 780-300-5883 Division 7 Dallas Pierson 780-882-7576 Hythe John Moutray 780-978-1030 Division 8 Dan Mateev 780-766-3910 LaGlace Kelly Isaac 780-402-1992 Toni McDougald 780-882-9914 Division 9 Fred Hurlock (Bad Heart Area Only) 780-568-2906 Sexsmith Jim Le Geyt 780-568-2186 Teepee Creek Doug Spry 780-832-8103 | 780-568-3415 Ian Hamilton 780-518-6840 Forestry Peter Paterschuk 780-524-1648 (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry) Moira Boomgaardon (North of Sexsmith & Spirit River) 780-814-1983

NOTICE APPLICATION FOR DUST CONTROL

Rates for 2018 calcium applications: Residential - $4.40/metre Commercial/Industrial - $6.60/metre

The County of Grande Prairie Public Works department is accepting applications for Dust Control on a cost share basis for residents located adjacent to gravel roadways within the County.

The application deadline is Monday, April 30, 2018. Applications now available to complete online at countygp.ab.ca/dustcontrol

Application forms can also be completed at the Public Works Building located at 10001 - 84 Avenue, Clairmont

For more information, contact Public Works at 780-532-7393 or visit www.countygp.ab.ca/dustcontrol.

countygp.ab.ca 17 Rural Addressing

Within the County, there is a rural 911 address system that • Range Roads run north to south like streets do in allows emergency services to find your property easily. civic areas Your address is based on the location of your property’s • Township roads run east to west like Avenues do in driveway, and the closest road right of way either south or civic areas east of your approach. • If the primary access is off a range road (or street in civic areas), then you refer to the road to the south • If the primary access is off a township road (or avenues in civic areas), then you refer to the road to the east • There are virtual township roads between all sections, whether an actual road allowance exists or not

EXAMPLE ADDRESS

723015 RGE RD 51 • 723 – Refers to the township road, virtual or existing • 015 – Refers to interval 15 of the 40 metre grid • RGE RD 51 – the property’s driveway is located along Range Road 51

50027 TWP RD 724 • 50 – Refers to the range road • 027 – Refers to interval 27 of the 40 metre grid • TWP RD 724 – the property’s driveway is located along Township Road 724 RURAL ADDRESSING GUIDELINES

• Every mile is divided into 40 metre intervals, with the SUBDIVISIONS address increasing every 40 metres • Subdivisions are numbered clockwise from the access road • Those sections increase from south to north and from entry, by an increment of four east to west • Even numbers are along north and west sides • Odd numbers are on the south and east sides of the road, • Odd numbers are along south and east sides even on the north and west sides if possible

Motorists FCSS has Moved! Reminded to Secure Loads Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has moved to Clairmont! Come visit us at our new location at #401 9915 – 102 Avenue across from the Fas Gas. It is important to secure your load properly for safety and environmental Our new location will house employees from our Home Support Program, reasons. It ensures other drivers are Community School Liaison Program, Early Childhood Development not impacted by flying debris and keeps Program and Administration. windblown litter off our land, open space and out of our water. For more information on the FCSS and the services they provide please visit www.countygp.ab.ca/fcss or call 780-532-9727.

18 Recreation Programming June is Recreation and Have you always wanted to learn how to garden, but don’t Parks Month know where to start? Perhaps you’re looking for a tune-up on your technique? If so, the Gardening Fundamentals workshop series is for you! Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/ recreationprograms for more details on this and other future programs

What kind of Recreation programming would you like to see throughout the County of Grande Prairie? Have your say at www.countygp.ab.ca/recsurvey.

Columbarium Each year Alberta Recreation and Parks Association invites communities to celebrate our province’s spacious, Purchasing a niche at the grain elevator themed Emerson Trail beautiful outdoor parks, active programs columbarium is a wonderful way to honour loved ones from our community. and events, inspiring people to live healthy The County’s Cemetery Specialist, Gail Temple, will work with individuals or and active lifestyles. families to discuss your options. You can contact Gail with questions or to This June, join our Parks and Recreation set up an appointment at 780-532-9727. team for pop-up events held at our Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/cemeteries for more information about beautiful campgrounds, featuring our cemeteries in the County of Grande Prairie. friendly park hosts. Bring your picnic and explore what each unique campground and day use area has to offer. Recreation and Culture The County will also be celebrating National Health and Fitness Day on Grant Software Saturday, June 2. Follow the County of Grande Prairie’s social media channels to learn how to get The County has made the application process for recreation and culture involved with these great initiatives! grants easier! HOMMY PARK & CAMPGROUND For the first time, non-profit groups seeking grant funds from any of the June 2 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. following grant programs are now required to submit their application online: KLESKUN HILL PARK & • Capital Assistance CAMPGROUND • Major Capital Assistance June 9 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. • Operating Assistance BEAR LAKE PARK & • Cemetery Improvement CAMPGROUND • Community Assistance and Event Sponsorship June 16 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. PIPESTONE CREEK PARK & Groups can also check the status of submitted applications online and will CAMPGROUND be notified automatically on the progress of their application. Parks and June 23 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Recreation staff are happy to assist groups or individuals with this transition.

The Capital Assistance and Major Capital Grant Programs will open Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/parksandrec early August. for more information.

For more information and to apply, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/grants. countygp.ab.ca 19 Wapiti Recreation Area Update

day-use area. Other possibilities include connectivity to a trail system from Clairmont to Nitehawk Year- Round Adventure Park, tobogganing, an off-leash dog park, an outdoor classroom and an Indigenous component. The proposed recreation area is located within a Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Zone (KWBZ). Approved activities must minimize disturbances to land and wildlife. As such, only non-motorized activities will be permitted within the recreation area. The County of Grande Prairie would like to thank everyone who provided their feedback during the Fall 2017 public Using the feedback provided, our Parks and Recreation consultation process on plans for the Wapiti outdoor department is working on an implementation plan, while recreation area just south of Grande Prairie, north of the awaiting final approval for the lease from the Province. Wapiti River and east of Highway 40. Consultation with special interest groups in the upcoming Phased over 10 years, the Wapiti Recreation Area months will help ensure that the project meets the objective Management Plan will remediate 130 hectares of depleted of creating low impact recreational opportunities while gravel leases and transform the site, creating a low-impact encouraging better environmental stewardship of the area. multi-generational outdoor recreation area with new habitats Stay updated by visiting and ecosystems. www.countygp.ab.ca/wapitirecplan. The proposed plan for Phase One includes trails for snowshoeing, walking and cycling, as well as a picnic and

Camping Season is Coming Soon!

Campgrounds and day-use areas in the County of Grande Prairie open for the season on May 15th!

Like last year, Pipestone Creek Campground is accepting online reservations. Campers let us know that they love the convenience and ease of booking their favourite sites.

Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/campgrounds to browse all of the park spaces available throughout the County including day-use, individual and group campgrounds and parks.

NEW AT PIPESTONE CREEK CAMPGROUND In an ongoing effort to improve our camper’s experience, Pipestone Creek Campground will undergo upgrades in the Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 season to provide power to more campsites. Individual site markers are also being upgraded throughout the campground.

Find more details about the project at www.countygp.ab.ca/pipestone. 20 Meet Our New Park Hosts

PIPESTONE CREEK PARK HOST: WENDY SMITH Wendy Smith was born and raised in the Peace Region as a fourth generation farmer and beekeeper with the family operation of Sterling and Karen Smith.

Wendy’s beekeeping and seed production background led to a 15-year position at the Beaverlodge Research Farm as an agriculture research technician with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This was followed by a position at the National Bee Diagnostic Centre where she participated in an apiculture research project, focusing on honeybee health across Canada.

As a local heritage-farm producer, Wendy has been involved with specialty seeds, bees, cattle, horses and the greenhouse where she worked alongside four generations of family. Her three children, and grandchildren, enjoy camping, fishing, horseback riding and exploring the outdoors of northern Alberta. They have all been visitors to the Pipestone Creek Park since they were small.

As a nature lover, outdoor enthusiast and artist, Wendy looks forward to connecting with visitors to the park and guests at the campground. After the previous caretaker’s 10-year tenure Wendy knows she has big shoes to fill but is excited about the opportunity of meeting new and returning faces, plus being able to share some of the beautiful natural history of the area. Wendy will continue to nurture Pipestone Creek Campground as a family friendly camping destination, and is happy to help orient any newcomers to the online reservation system.

Email [email protected] or call the Park office at 780-766-2391 if you have any questions for Wendy about visiting Pipestone Creek Campground this summer.

Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/campgrounds to view all of the beautiful campground facilities available throughout the County.

BEAR LAKE PARK HOSTS: DARCY AND CHERIE-ANN MILROY Cherie-Ann Milroy, her husband Darcy and their three sons, are long-time residents of the County.

They are a personable and outgoing family who love the outdoors, meeting new people and appreciating old friends. They want to ensure that every guest enjoys their stay at the campground and feels the pride and welcoming spirit of the County of Grande Prairie.

As Park Hosts of Bear Lake Campground, they are focused on taking the family- oriented campground to the next level by creating a family-cared for facility that is a gem of the County. Future plans include beautiful flower beds, painting and an all-over refresh of the facilities and grounds.

With Bear Lake Campground’s prime central location in the County, tucked-away feel and lake access, there is great potential to make the campground and day use area a favourite getaway for local families and groups. Are you part of a group that would like to use the Bear Lake Campground and Park for programming or events? Cherie-Ann would love to help you out!

Email [email protected] or call the Park office at 780-567-4105 with questions for Cherie-Ann about visiting Bear Lake Campground this summer.

Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/campgrounds to view all of the beautiful campground facilities available throughout the County.

countygp.ab.ca 21 GET FIT WHILE HAVING FUN! Come and try out FitMom oot Camps on Monday and Wednesday mornings or try Aerial Yoga classes. Sign up or drop in today for one of these exciting programs Come Play! offered at the Sportsplex: • FitMom oot Camps The Crosslink County Sportsplex has a program for everyone! • Stick and Puck • Fieldhouse Activities • Adult Shinny and Stick and Puck 780-830-7407 | [email protected] | www.crosslinkcountysportsplex.com • Lunch Time Stick and Puck • Tender Tots • ouncy Castle ays Victoria Day & Canada Day 2018 Alberta Summer Games • Seniors Walk and Talk On May 22 and July 1, the Sportsplex will have many drop-in Visit the Sportsplex from July 29 to 22 to cheer on your UPCOMING programs scheduled to entertain your family! Visit our website to favorite provincial lacrosse players! The Alberta Summer • all ockey view the Facility Calendars. On Canada ay, be sure to check out Games provide many benefits to both the host community • Yoga the 1000 Villages International Food Festival at the Sportsplex! and to thousands of Albertans who participate at local, zone, EVENTS • Knockeralls and provincial levels. Alberta Summer Games provide an Adult ulu Challenge opportunity to celebrate young athletes and provide them • 1 and Under Shinny On Saturday, May 2, come and test your endurance! 5 km and with a venue to compete and reach their athletic potential. U4, U6, U8 & U11 Indoor Soccer Fun Leagues • Lacrosse 10 km options on the same day with 21 obstacles. New terrain Register your children for these fun-filled Saturday leagues that and a COMPLETELY NEW RACE SEQUENCE! are to try?! • U5, U8 and U11 Soccer League will be split into smaller age groups to accommodate all skill Heritage Day & Labour Day On Monday, August and Monday, September , the levels if there are enough registrants from each age group ( • Learn to Skate Sportsplex will have many drop-in programs scheduled to year olds, 5 year olds, 7 8 year olds, 9-11 year olds). 1000 Villages International Food Festival From Friday, June 29 to Monday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., there entertain your family! • Indoor atting Cage Registration includes a t-shirt and a season-ending medal. will be up to 0 countries offering their delicious and nourishing Parents who coach or assistant coach will receive a $0 refund at • Adult Non-Contact ockey League fare at the Sportsplex. There will be pop-up shops, music, the end of the session. This session runs from Saturday, April 1 Book Your Next Party or Event at the Sportsplex and Industrial League sporting demos, plus more! Find them on Facebook for more The Sportsplex is the place to be for your next party or event! to Saturday, June 2, 2018. information. ook the ice rink, fieldhouse, dry floor, meeting room, Register your team for the next season! Fight For Hope Knockeralls or a bouncy castle! Leave the catering to us – choose from a wide variety of food and drinks from either the Fight For ope is a dual fundraiser that supports the Ronald ulu K9 Challenge For more information about these Zulu K9 Challenge is an obstacle course challenge for you and Over-Time Family Sports Lounge or Tito’s Concession. Mconald ouse Charities Northern Alberta and The Kids With your dog on Saturday, July 7! There is either a 5 km or 10 km programs and drop-in activities, including Cancer Society. On April 28, come and cheer on your favourite option with up to 18 obstacles...you will climb, crawl, carry, pull Contact the Sportsplex for more information about party costs athletes in the Overland Transport Rink during the 2nd Annual class descriptions, times and locations, and push your way to the finish line! All dog breeds and ages and packages, to view menus, and to secure your booking. Fight For ope as they compete in amateur boxing matches to visit crosslinkcountysportsplex.com. welcome. Its a great adventure for active dog owners and a great raise money for both the Ronald Mconald ouse and Kids With For more information about the Sportsplex and the programs way to bond and build trust. There is no other similar dog event in Cancer. All proceeds are donated equally to both of these and events available, visit crosslinkcountysportsplex.com, the country! important charities. or contact 780-830-7407 or [email protected].

22 GET FIT WHILE HAVING FUN! Come and try out FitMom oot Camps on Monday and Wednesday mornings or try Aerial Yoga classes. Sign up or drop in today for one of these exciting programs Come Play! offered at the Sportsplex: • FitMom oot Camps The Crosslink County Sportsplex has a program for everyone! • Stick and Puck • Fieldhouse Activities • Adult Shinny and Stick and Puck 780-830-7407 | [email protected] | www.crosslinkcountysportsplex.com • Lunch Time Stick and Puck • Tender Tots • ouncy Castle ays Victoria Day & Canada Day 2018 Alberta Summer Games • Seniors Walk and Talk On May 22 and July 1, the Sportsplex will have many drop-in Visit the Sportsplex from July 29 to 22 to cheer on your UPCOMING programs scheduled to entertain your family! Visit our website to favorite provincial lacrosse players! The Alberta Summer • all ockey view the Facility Calendars. On Canada ay, be sure to check out Games provide many benefits to both the host community • Yoga the 1000 Villages International Food Festival at the Sportsplex! and to thousands of Albertans who participate at local, zone, EVENTS • Knockeralls and provincial levels. Alberta Summer Games provide an Adult ulu Challenge opportunity to celebrate young athletes and provide them • 1 and Under Shinny On Saturday, May 2, come and test your endurance! 5 km and with a venue to compete and reach their athletic potential. U4, U6, U8 & U11 Indoor Soccer Fun Leagues • Lacrosse 10 km options on the same day with 21 obstacles. New terrain Register your children for these fun-filled Saturday leagues that and a COMPLETELY NEW RACE SEQUENCE! are to try?! • U5, U8 and U11 Soccer League will be split into smaller age groups to accommodate all skill Heritage Day & Labour Day On Monday, August and Monday, September , the levels if there are enough registrants from each age group ( • Learn to Skate Sportsplex will have many drop-in programs scheduled to year olds, 5 year olds, 7 8 year olds, 9-11 year olds). 1000 Villages International Food Festival From Friday, June 29 to Monday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., there entertain your family! • Indoor atting Cage Registration includes a t-shirt and a season-ending medal. will be up to 0 countries offering their delicious and nourishing Parents who coach or assistant coach will receive a $0 refund at • Adult Non-Contact ockey League fare at the Sportsplex. There will be pop-up shops, music, the end of the session. This session runs from Saturday, April 1 Book Your Next Party or Event at the Sportsplex and Industrial League sporting demos, plus more! Find them on Facebook for more The Sportsplex is the place to be for your next party or event! to Saturday, June 2, 2018. information. ook the ice rink, fieldhouse, dry floor, meeting room, Register your team for the next season! Fight For Hope Knockeralls or a bouncy castle! Leave the catering to us – choose from a wide variety of food and drinks from either the Fight For ope is a dual fundraiser that supports the Ronald ulu K9 Challenge For more information about these Zulu K9 Challenge is an obstacle course challenge for you and Over-Time Family Sports Lounge or Tito’s Concession. Mconald ouse Charities Northern Alberta and The Kids With your dog on Saturday, July 7! There is either a 5 km or 10 km programs and drop-in activities, including Cancer Society. On April 28, come and cheer on your favourite option with up to 18 obstacles...you will climb, crawl, carry, pull Contact the Sportsplex for more information about party costs athletes in the Overland Transport Rink during the 2nd Annual class descriptions, times and locations, and push your way to the finish line! All dog breeds and ages and packages, to view menus, and to secure your booking. Fight For ope as they compete in amateur boxing matches to visit crosslinkcountysportsplex.com. welcome. Its a great adventure for active dog owners and a great raise money for both the Ronald Mconald ouse and Kids With For more information about the Sportsplex and the programs way to bond and build trust. There is no other similar dog event in Cancer. All proceeds are donated equally to both of these and events available, visit crosslinkcountysportsplex.com, the country! important charities. or contact 780-830-7407 or [email protected].

countygp.ab.ca 23 GET READY TO UNEARTH your GREATNESS!

GRANDE PRAIRIE AB Hosted biannually in communities across the Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st, will see games taking place across the City and County of Grande Prairie. July 19-22 province, the Alberta Summer Games are • Crosslink County Sportsplex – Lacrosse 2018 Alberta’s premier youth multi-sport event. This • Evergreen Park – Baseball year, the County of Grande Prairie and the City • Wembley Field – Football • Wapiti Nordic Ski Trail – Mountain Biking of Grande Prairie are honoured to be co-hosts • Legion Field – Athletics of this extraordinary athletic experience. • Community Knowledge Campus (CKC) Field - Football • Eastlink Centre - Swimming and Triathlon From July 19-22, over 2,700 young athletes • Rotary Fields - Soccer • Grande Prairie Regional College - Basketball from ages 11 to 17, will descend upon the City • Mother Theresa Catholic School - Basketball and County of Grande Prairie to compete, • St. Joseph Catholic High School - Basketball • South Bear Creek Park – Softball & Beach Volleyball connect and make lasting memories at the • Macklin Field - Rugby 2018 Alberta Summer Games. Over the course Keep an eye on the 2018 Alberta Summer Games of four days, these athletes will go for gold in website where admissions for the individual Are you high energy? 13 different sports. competitions will be available in the coming months. Community minded? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A full list of sports and tryout information is GRANDE PRAIRIE AB Like to have fun? July 19-22 available online www.albertagames.com It takes a vast team of dedicated community members to 2018 make events like the 2018 Alberta Summer Games possible. In total, the Games will require 2,000 community The Games will kick off with the ATCO torch relay on the volunteers working in a wide variety of roles to make the evening of Wednesday, July 18th, which will travel event a success. The 2018 Alberta Summer Games team through both the County and City. The Games are is encouraging families, businesses and individuals to currently seeking families from both the City and County consider volunteering and becoming part of the to participate in the torch relay; please contact the 2018 incredible legacy of these Games. Alberta Summer Games of ce at 780-532-8195 or by email [email protected] to learn more. These Games are a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth across our region, as well as in our local Thursday, July 19th, will include spectacular opening community. Dollars raised through admissions and ceremonies hosted outside of the Philip J. Currie fundraising help ensure that when the 2018 Alberta Dinosaur Museum, be sure to keep your eyes out for Summer Games leave, a legacy of funds is left in the ticket announcements - this show is sure to sell out! If community ensure that future generations remain you miss your chance at tickets don’t worry, you can still engaged and involved in sports. stay involved in the games. A partnership with Global TV means that anyone can watch the opening If you want to learn more about the torch relay, JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM! ceremonies, live-streamed to their living room, from volunteering, or the games in general, please feel free APPLY TODAY AT: www.2018ASG.ca/volunteer anywhere in the province! to contact our of ce at 780-532-8195 or visit our website at www.albertagames.com 24 GET READY TO UNEARTH your GREATNESS!

GRANDE PRAIRIE AB Hosted biannually in communities across the Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st, will see games taking place across the City and County of Grande Prairie. July 19-22 province, the Alberta Summer Games are • Crosslink County Sportsplex – Lacrosse 2018 Alberta’s premier youth multi-sport event. This • Evergreen Park – Baseball year, the County of Grande Prairie and the City • Wembley Field – Football • Wapiti Nordic Ski Trail – Mountain Biking of Grande Prairie are honoured to be co-hosts • Legion Field – Athletics of this extraordinary athletic experience. • Community Knowledge Campus (CKC) Field - Football • Eastlink Centre - Swimming and Triathlon From July 19-22, over 2,700 young athletes • Rotary Fields - Soccer • Grande Prairie Regional College - Basketball from ages 11 to 17, will descend upon the City • Mother Theresa Catholic School - Basketball and County of Grande Prairie to compete, • St. Joseph Catholic High School - Basketball • South Bear Creek Park – Softball & Beach Volleyball connect and make lasting memories at the • Macklin Field - Rugby 2018 Alberta Summer Games. Over the course Keep an eye on the 2018 Alberta Summer Games of four days, these athletes will go for gold in website where admissions for the individual Are you high energy? 13 different sports. competitions will be available in the coming months. Community minded? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A full list of sports and tryout information is GRANDE PRAIRIE AB Like to have fun? July 19-22 available online www.albertagames.com It takes a vast team of dedicated community members to 2018 make events like the 2018 Alberta Summer Games possible. In total, the Games will require 2,000 community The Games will kick off with the ATCO torch relay on the volunteers working in a wide variety of roles to make the evening of Wednesday, July 18th, which will travel event a success. The 2018 Alberta Summer Games team through both the County and City. The Games are is encouraging families, businesses and individuals to currently seeking families from both the City and County consider volunteering and becoming part of the to participate in the torch relay; please contact the 2018 incredible legacy of these Games. Alberta Summer Games of ce at 780-532-8195 or by email [email protected] to learn more. These Games are a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth across our region, as well as in our local Thursday, July 19th, will include spectacular opening community. Dollars raised through admissions and ceremonies hosted outside of the Philip J. Currie fundraising help ensure that when the 2018 Alberta Dinosaur Museum, be sure to keep your eyes out for Summer Games leave, a legacy of funds is left in the ticket announcements - this show is sure to sell out! If community ensure that future generations remain you miss your chance at tickets don’t worry, you can still engaged and involved in sports. stay involved in the games. A partnership with Global TV means that anyone can watch the opening If you want to learn more about the torch relay, JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM! ceremonies, live-streamed to their living room, from volunteering, or the games in general, please feel free APPLY TODAY AT: www.2018ASG.ca/volunteer anywhere in the province! to contact our of ce at 780-532-8195 or visit our website at www.albertagames.com countygp.ab.ca 25 Upcoming Exhibits, Programs & Events Visit www.dinomuseum.ca/events for more information. Visit www.dinomuseum.ca/events for more information.

Dinosaurs Unearthed Learn about dinosaurs hands-on, take exciting trips through our Aykroyd Family Theatre Palaeontologist for a Day Starting in late March and running through the end of the galleries, create cool crafts, get outside to explore nature for A National Geographic Experience Join our palaeontology team in a hands-on hunt for dinosaur fossils and much, much more! summer, dinosaurs come alive in this special exhibit. Meet Experience dinosaurs, nature, history, and more on the big fossils in the Pipestone Creek bonebed in our newest summer animatronic incarnations of Tyrannosaurus rex, Protoceratops, program, and discover the undiscovered! Get more info or register today at dinomuseum.ca/summercamp. screen at the museum’s Ayrkoyd Family Theatre – the only and more! National Geographic-licensed theatre in Canada. Free Lecture Series Included in your day expedition are three meals from our Plus, check out the fossils of these enigmatic animals from the restaurant, some cool museum swag, and a behind-the Learn about dinosaurs, palaeontology, and other fascinating Take a prehistoric journey in Walking with inosaurs, dive deep past, and learn about how they helped shape the present. scenes tour of our facilities. Will you find the next topics from experts in the field at our free lectures, held through- into dangerous shark-infested waters in Great White Shark, visit a living piece of history in Jerusalem, and much more! prehistoric breakthrough? Stay tuned to our official website and social media channels for out the year. With topics like the living descendants of dinosaurs, more details! to distinguished speakers like John Acorn the Nature Nut, there Get film info and showtimes at dinomuseum.ca/movies. Get all the details, or sign up for the adventure at are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. dinomuseum.ca/programs/palaeontologist-for-a-day. Dino Story Time Dino Ball Get details on upcoming lectures at Visit the museum on the last Friday of each month for a live The museum society’s annual fundraiser gala takes place on dinomuseum.ca/lecture-series. Volunteer Opportunities reading of a dino-themed storybook hand-picked from our August 25, 2018. Join us for a night of fun, games, good compa- Join our team and help us in our mission to discover, preserve, Kaleidosaur gift shop and inspire your child’s imagination! ny, and great food, all in support of the Philip J. Currie inosaur Pipestone Creek Bonebed Tours and share the dinosaurs of northwestern Alberta. The museum Museum. Attendance is free, but you can book a seat in advance by Take a guided tour of one of the densest dinosaur fossil sites in has many different ways to get involved – whatever your interest contacting [email protected] or by phoning the world and discover the source that inspired a museum! Learn on’t forget to enter our annual raffle, this year for a 2018 Can or skill level is, there is an opportunity for you! 587-771-0662. about the amazing discovery that cemented the Peace Region as Am Lonestar Plus utility trailer. a vital dinosaur destination through our interpretive tours that run Learn more about how you can get involved, or sign up to Summer Camps throughout the summer. Keep in the loop on our social media, website, and e-newsletter, as attend a free volunteer orientation session at iscover your next adventure with our summer day camps for you won’t want to miss what we have in store for you this summer! dinomuseum.ca/volunteering. Learn more at kids aged four through 1. dinomuseum.ca/bonebed-tours.

26 Upcoming Exhibits, Programs & Events Visit www.dinomuseum.ca/events for more information. Visit www.dinomuseum.ca/events for more information.

Dinosaurs Unearthed Learn about dinosaurs hands-on, take exciting trips through our Aykroyd Family Theatre Palaeontologist for a Day Starting in late March and running through the end of the galleries, create cool crafts, get outside to explore nature for A National Geographic Experience Join our palaeontology team in a hands-on hunt for dinosaur fossils and much, much more! summer, dinosaurs come alive in this special exhibit. Meet Experience dinosaurs, nature, history, and more on the big fossils in the Pipestone Creek bonebed in our newest summer animatronic incarnations of Tyrannosaurus rex, Protoceratops, program, and discover the undiscovered! Get more info or register today at dinomuseum.ca/summercamp. screen at the museum’s Ayrkoyd Family Theatre – the only and more! National Geographic-licensed theatre in Canada. Free Lecture Series Included in your day expedition are three meals from our Plus, check out the fossils of these enigmatic animals from the restaurant, some cool museum swag, and a behind-the Learn about dinosaurs, palaeontology, and other fascinating Take a prehistoric journey in Walking with inosaurs, dive deep past, and learn about how they helped shape the present. scenes tour of our facilities. Will you find the next topics from experts in the field at our free lectures, held through- into dangerous shark-infested waters in Great White Shark, visit a living piece of history in Jerusalem, and much more! prehistoric breakthrough? Stay tuned to our official website and social media channels for out the year. With topics like the living descendants of dinosaurs, more details! to distinguished speakers like John Acorn the Nature Nut, there Get film info and showtimes at dinomuseum.ca/movies. Get all the details, or sign up for the adventure at are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. dinomuseum.ca/programs/palaeontologist-for-a-day. Dino Story Time Dino Ball Get details on upcoming lectures at Visit the museum on the last Friday of each month for a live The museum society’s annual fundraiser gala takes place on dinomuseum.ca/lecture-series. Volunteer Opportunities reading of a dino-themed storybook hand-picked from our August 25, 2018. Join us for a night of fun, games, good compa- Join our team and help us in our mission to discover, preserve, Kaleidosaur gift shop and inspire your child’s imagination! ny, and great food, all in support of the Philip J. Currie inosaur Pipestone Creek Bonebed Tours and share the dinosaurs of northwestern Alberta. The museum Museum. Attendance is free, but you can book a seat in advance by Take a guided tour of one of the densest dinosaur fossil sites in has many different ways to get involved – whatever your interest contacting [email protected] or by phoning the world and discover the source that inspired a museum! Learn on’t forget to enter our annual raffle, this year for a 2018 Can or skill level is, there is an opportunity for you! 587-771-0662. about the amazing discovery that cemented the Peace Region as Am Lonestar Plus utility trailer. a vital dinosaur destination through our interpretive tours that run Learn more about how you can get involved, or sign up to Summer Camps throughout the summer. Keep in the loop on our social media, website, and e-newsletter, as attend a free volunteer orientation session at iscover your next adventure with our summer day camps for you won’t want to miss what we have in store for you this summer! dinomuseum.ca/volunteering. Learn more at kids aged four through 1. dinomuseum.ca/bonebed-tours.

countygp.ab.ca 27 COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 10001 – 84 Avenue Clairmont, AB T8X 5B2 WEBSITE: www.countygp.ab.ca OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TOP ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Councillor Harold Bulford, Councillor Bob Marshall, Closed from 12 p.m.to 1 p.m. Councillor Peter Harris, Councillor Corey Beck and on statutory holidays FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Councillor Linda Waddy, Councillor Daryl Beeston, Reeve Leanne Beaupre, Deputy Reeve Ross Sutherland, Councillor Karen Rosvold COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS COUNCILLOR CONTACT INFORMATION Administration, Assessment, Councillor Harold Bulford Deputy Reeve Councillor Lindy Waddy Economic Development, Finance Division 1 Ross Sutherland Division 7 & Systems, Communications, Human 780-876-9009 Division 4 780-897-5609 Resources, Public Works, Planning & [email protected] 780-512-5385 [email protected] [email protected] Development Services Councillor Daryl Beeston Councillor Karen Rosvold Division 2 Councillor Bob Marshall Division 8 780-532-9722 780-933-3464 Division 5 780-831-0902 [email protected] 780-933-2053 [email protected] COMMUNITY SERVICES [email protected] Reeve Leanne Beaupre Councillor Corey Beck BUILDINGS Division 3 Councillor Peter Harris Division 9 Agriculture, Family and Community 780-814-3121 Division 6 780-831-6394 Support Services, Regional [email protected] 780-933-3074 [email protected] [email protected] Enforcement Services, Regional Fire Service, Parks & Recreation SENIOR ADMINISTRATION 780-532-9727 Bill Rogan Kathleen Turner Dawn Sauvé Chief Administrative Officer Interim Community Corporate Services Director Follow us on Twitter 780-532-9722 Services Director 780-532-9722 [email protected] 780-532-9727 [email protected] [email protected] Watch us on YouTube Nick Lapp Planning & Development Dale Van Volkingburgh Services Director Public Works Director Like us on Facebook 780-532-9722 780-532-9722 [email protected] [email protected]

Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The County of Grande Prairie No.1 10001 – 84 Avenue, Clairmont, AB T8X 5B2